Senate Advances Funding Bill, Paving Way to End Government Shutdown

Senate Procedural Vote on Funding Bill

• 🏛️ The Senate has taken a crucial procedural step to advance a bipartisan funding deal, aiming to end the government shutdown.
• 🤝 A bipartisan vote saw eight Democrats cross the aisle to support the House Republican stopgap deal.

Key Provisions of the Funding Deal

• 🗓️ The Senate bill proposes to fund the government through January 2026.
• 🏥 Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies are not instantly extended but are promised a vote in December.
• 💰 The deal guarantees back pay for federal employees affected by the shutdown.
• 🧑‍💼 It also includes provisions for rehiring federal employees who were laid off.

Path Forward and Next Steps

• ⚠️ This vote is the first step in potentially reopening the government, with more debates and votes scheduled on Capitol Hill.
• ✈️ Senator John Cornin's presence was notable, rushing from the airport to cast his vote after flight delays attributed to air traffic controller staffing shortages caused by the shutdown.
• 📺 Coverage of these developments will continue on CBS News 24/7 and CBS Mornings.